From what has been said in the news, Todd has been rushed back before his thumb has fully healed. It's a long season and the AB's beckon. Seems an odd decision.

Definitely sounds unwise.

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Matt Todd must ignore the pain of a cracked thumb so he can duel against Ardie Savea at the Cake Tin on Saturday night.

Openside flanker Todd was a shock inclusion in the Crusaders side to play the Hurricanes in their Super Rugby match in Wellington, and will wear a protective guard over the damaged thumb to protect it during an encounter that's expected be of white-hot intensity at the Cake Tin.

Evans starting again with Blade on the bench. I thought Evans was a bit of a mixed bag last run out. Some good some bad. A work in progress. Seems strong over the ball at ruck time. This will be a good test for him.

Wiorked today so am on the 83 Bus from the Hutt back to town. Preloading with some beers, change of clothes, bus to railway station grab my mate, meet another mate (a boardie) inside and should be a good game. Good weather and hopefully a good acid test game. Early season so not critical for either team but am looking forward to a decent game tonight. Hurricanes dominate backline as usual, am wary of Matt todd but be interesting to see if that a wise risk/decision for the sadists...